Test Timer

A large, quiet exam clock that the back row can read, with a 1-minute warning.

Test time

45:00

Ready for 45 minutes

Tap to pause · Esc to exit

Activity

Words on the board

Time

Minutes

Seconds

Station rotations

Warning chime at 1 minute left

Colors change as time runs out

Press Show to class for the board or projector. The disc shrinks and turns yellow, then red. Space starts and pauses. The screen stays awake while the timer runs.

Why use a test timer

During a test, students need the time left without having to ask. The digits on this timer are sized for a projector, and the disc gives a rough sense of time at a glance, which helps students pace themselves through sections.

How to run it

Set the test length. Use the minutes box for exact values like 38 minutes.
Decide on sound: keep the 1-minute warning chime, or tap the speaker button to mute everything for a silent room.
Press Show to class so nothing else is on the screen. Tap the screen to pause if there is an interruption.
If you give extra time, press +1 min on the teacher screen; the disc adjusts.

Tips

For multi-section tests, turn on Station rotations: each “station” is a section, and the switch time is a short break.
Write the section name in “Words on the board”, such as “Part 2: Reading”.
If you need the clock to stay green, turn off “Colors change”.

Questions teachers ask

Can students see the timer from the back of the room?

The digits and disc scale up in Show to class mode to fill the screen, which is the main reason to use it during tests.

What happens if the projector computer goes to sleep?

The page asks to keep the screen awake while the timer runs. Even if the tab goes to the background, the time stays correct because it is worked out from the clock.

Can I pause the test timer?

Yes. Tap anywhere on the board in Show to class mode, or press the space bar. Tap again to continue.

Is there a quiz timer setting?

Use the same page with a shorter time, for example 10 or 15 minutes from the chips.